And they exchange oaths monthly, the Ephors on behalf of the state, the King
						for himself. And this is the King’s oath: 
						 I will reign according to the
						established laws of the state. And this the oath of the state: 
						 While you
						abide by your oath, we will keep the kingship unshaken. These then are the honours that are bestowed on the King at
							home during his lifetime; and they do not greatly exceed those of
							private persons. For it was not the wish of Lycurgus to put into the
							King’s hearts despotic pride, nor to implant in the mind of the citizens
							envy of their power.